Berkeley car rentals from C$ 47/day

The roads in Berkeley are more than large enough to accommodate all sizes of vehicles from SUVs to sedans. That being said, there are some neighborhoods with smaller streets; for the most part, however, they aren’t an issue. Additionally, parking is another thing to keep in mind as in the most popular parts of town, larger cars may be difficult to find parking spots large enough for.

Drivers can expect residential speed limits in Berkeley to range from 25 to 35 mph, while on larger roads the speed limit goes up to 50 mph and even up to 65 mph on motorways. On highways and interstates, drivers will see speed limits ranging from 65 to 70 mph.

Streetside parking can be very difficult to find in the central areas of Berkeley, especially during the peak hours of the work week. Aside from streetside parallel parking, parking garages are the main option available. In general, the garages are your best bet for parking, particularly if you are planning on to a more popular area. Drivers can usually expect to pay around $2.00 - $3.00 per hour for parking.

Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Thrifty, Europcar, Kyte, Dollar, Alamo, Hertz and Fox.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Europcar, Dollar, Alamo, Hertz and Fox.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Standard car rental in Berkeley costs C$ 77 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Berkeley costs C$ 145 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Berkeley costs C$ 56 per day, on average.

After getting your rental car at the San Francisco International Airport, it takes about 35min or so to drive to downtown Berkeley. First, drive north along the US 101-N, then take a right on I-80 E and cross over the bridge. Finally, turn right on University Avenue.

No, the downtown Berkeley train station doesn’t have any car rentals available on-site. However, there is an Avis Car Rental about 5 mins walk southeast of the station. Additionally, there is a Toyota Rent a Car location about 10 mins walk south of the station.